What if forests, wetlands and wildlife were viewed the same way as roads, power grids or water systems? Across Africa, governments are increasingly doing just that. Rather than viewing biodiversity solely as an environmental issue, they are beginning to recognize healthy ecosystems as essential infr...Read more
Finance Solutions
A modernized digital platform is making it easier to pay for forestry services, increasing government revenues, and creating a stronger financial foundation for protecting Kyrgyzstan's forests. Protecting forests requires more than good policies—it also depends on reliable financing. Every payment c...Read more
Antalya, Türkiye, 16 June 2026 — As countries approach the halfway mark to global biodiversity targets for 2030, public sector action across Europe, Asia and the Pacific is playing a growing role in advancing biodiversity protection and mobilizing the finance needed to meet global targets. At a time...Read more
New voluntary certification scheme aims to turn biodiversity compliance into a competitive business advantage while strengthening community benefits and conservation financing. India has become the first country in the world to launch a dedicated voluntary certification scheme that rewards businesse...Read more
In Antique, Western Visayas, thrives a 6,700-hectare protected landscape that spans across 18 barangays— the Sibalom Natural Park . Legislated as a protected area under the Republic Act No. 11038 in 2018, it shelters five flagship species, including the critically endangered Rafflesia species. Among...Read more